A Brief Overview of Mud Jacking Construction and its Advantages & Disadvantages
Mud jacking involves pumping material underneath sunken concrete surfaces to raise them to their desired elevation. For settled concrete surfaces such as slabs, pavement, or driveways, mud or soil is pumped up to provide support and elevation.
The practice of mud jacking is generally applied to fix cracked sidewalks, uneven patios, sunken porches, sagging parking lots, and other similar issues. No structural foundation problems or structurally damaged concrete surfaces can be repaired with this procedure.
The process of mud jacking, also known as slab jacking or concrete lifting, is an effective method of repairing settled concrete slabs without having to rip them out completely.
Features of Mud Jacking
? It is carried out by pumping mud underneath a sunken concrete surface to lift it. A hydraulic pump pushes mud through holes near the concrete surface. A diameter of 1.5 foot to 2.5 foot is used for drilling the holes.
? Portland cement, topsoil, and water are mixed together to make the mud used for the process.
? In the holes near the settled concrete surface, the mixture is pumped through a hose.
? Under the structure, the pumped slurry fills voids and vacant spaces and hardens to provide solid support.
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? Mud jacking involves temporarily elevating concrete surfaces that have settled. Surfaces are neither fixed structurally nor made more durable by this process.
? The following scenarios are appropriate for mud jacking: Just elevate the concrete surface to its intended position; it's just settled and structurally sound.
? Lack of funds or time prevents the client from replacing the concrete surface entirely but he needs a better surface until it is possible to do so.
Various Methods Mud Jacking Process
Hole Drilling
As a first step, drill a series of 2 inch holes in the concrete. A concrete section is typically lifted by drilling holes at strategic locations.